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Auction: 23013 - Stamps and Covers of the World: Featuring Superb Mauritius, the "Claremont" Collection of South West Africa and the Charles Freeland Collection of Virgin Islands
Lot: 1442

(x) Virgin Islands
Early Letters and Handstamps
1800 (15 Oct.) entire letter to London, rated "1/8", showing good to fine "tortola/oct 23 1800" datestamp (Proud Type PS5) with year date in full, part of the date written in ink as the postal official had apparently not corrected the day and month from a previous use. and red arrival c.d.s. on reverse; repaired tear across face panel. A rare early date of use. Photo

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£450

Starting price
£210